Animation cels

20th Century Fox has so far produced two different Futuramaanimation cels. Animation cels were used in the animation process until the late 20th century when the process became computerised, as such, cels were not used for Futurama episodes or films. Cels are now primarily produced as collectors' items.

Name

Image

Date

Additional Details

Morbo Attacks (unsigned)

20 August, 2004

This cel depicts Fry, Leela, Bender and the rest of New New York under attack by Morbo and others of his species. Fry, Leela and Bender are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.

Inspired by a scene from BBS, this hand-painted limited edition features a scene with the Planet Express staff playing a game of naked volleyball on the Nude Beach Planet. All of the characters are hand painted onto celluloid, with the background being a fine-art giclee.

The scene in the "Morbo Attacks" cel is reused on the cover of Futurama Conquers The Universe and was first seen on the March page of the 2002 Calendar. The space suits are reminiscent of those in Mars Attacks!.